Mountain Expedition (Mountaineering in Nepal)

Mountain Expedition in Nepal
is the most demanding yet very exciting and challenging adventurous activity.

Nepal is home to 8 out of
the 14 highest peaks in the world and thousands of mountaineers visit Nepal to realize their dream of standing on the
summit of Himalayas. The world’s highest
mountain Mt. Everest (8,848m), the third highest Kanchenjunga (8,586m), the
fourth Mt. Lhotse (8,516m), the fifth Mt. Makalu (8,463m), the sixth Cho Oyu
(8,201m), the seventh Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m), the eighth Manaslu (8,163m) and and
the tenth Mt. Annapurna (8,091 m) are all in Nepal!

There are 1310 identified Himalayan peaks in Nepal, and over 3000 peaks over
6000 meters, many of which have still not been opened for climbing. There are
two types of mountains opened for climbing. One group of mountains include
those smaller peaks over 6000 to 7000 m which are comparatively easy to climb
and has been categorized as ‘trekking peaks’. The second and the most prized
group of mountains include peaks over 7000m which are technically, physically
and mentally very hard to climb and require extensive experience on the part of
mountaineers.

Every year thousands of trekkers and mountaineers come to Nepal to climb both the trekking peaks and
highest mountains such as the Mt.
Everest. Permits are
required for climbing these peaks. At present there are over 300 trekking peaks
which are operated by Nepal Mountaineering Association, a government recognized
body for issuing permits. However for peaks over 7000m government itself
regulates the issuance of permits.
Nepal
Environment Treks & Expedition operates mountaineering expeditions with its
experienced climbers and mountain guides. Our mountain guides and Sherpas have
years of experience in operating successful expeditions. Depending on your
interest and your level of physical and
mental fitness as well as technical skills, we can offer you varied choices and
options. Contact us or meet us directly or talk to our guides for additional
information.

Royalty for Foreign Climber per Person in US Dollar:

Royalty for Foreign Climber per Person in US Dollar

Mountain

Spring

Autumn

Winter/Summer

Everest Normal Route

11000

5500

2750

Everest Other Route

11000

5500

2500

Other Mountains

more than 8000 m.

1800

900

450

7501m. - 7999 m.

600

300

150

7000 m. - 7500 m.

500

250

125

6501 m. - 6999 m.

400

200

100

Mt. Amadablam (6812m.)

400

4000

200

Less than 6500 m.

250

125

70

The provision of Royalty for foreign climbers will come into effect from 1 January 2015 (B.S. 20171/09/17)

Royalty for Nepalese Climber per Person in Nepalese Rupees:

Royalty for Nepalese Climber per Person in Nepalese Rupees

Mountain

Spring

Autumn

Winter/Summer

Everest Normal Route

75000

37500

18250

Everest Other Route

60000

30000

15000

Other Mountains

more than 8000 m.

10000

5000

2500

7501m. - 7999 m.

8000

4000

2000

7000 m. - 7500 m.

6000

3000

1500

6501 m. - 6999 m.

500

2500

1250

Mt. Amadablam (6812m.)

8000

8000

4000

Less than 6500 m.

4000

2000

1000

Royalty for Nepalese climbers will come into effect from 13 February 2014 (B.S. 20170/11/01).

Royalty for the mountains situated on Mid Western and Far Western Development Region:

3. The Mountaineering Royalty has been totally waived to the mountains situated on Mid Western and Far Western Development Region of Nepal for 5 years effecting from 2070/04/01-2075/03/32 (16 July 2013 to 15 July 2018).

Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation of Nepal has expected that the timely amendment in Royalty for mountaineering in Nepal will be the milestone for the promotion of Nepalese Mountaineering Sector around the World.

At 8848m, Mt. Everest stands tall as the world’s highest mountain.
The mountain peak known by the Tibetan name Chomolangma (Goddess mother of the snow), and
Nepali name Sagarmatha (mother of the universe) straddles the
border between Nepal and Tibet (China).

Manaslu was first climbed in 1956
by a Japanese expedition team led by Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu
Sherpa. Manaslu is a name derived from the Sanskrit dialect, which
means "Mountain of the Spirit". The local name for Manaslu is called Kutang.

Ama Dablam is probably one of the most beautiful and mesmerizing mountains in the Himalayas. Ama Dablam in local Sherpa language means ‘Mother’s Necklace’. Its sheer face, a bulge of snow and glacier, jettisons upward like a pearl in the sky

The normal route to climb Ama Dablam is from its South- West ridge.
Ama Dablam is a small snow-capped peak lying in the Everest region. This
South – West ridge is the normal and most popular route in order to
ascend Mt. Ama Dablam.

Annapurna Massif, which extends about 55 km in length is a collection of over 30 mountain peaks. Prominent peaks among them include Annapurna I, II, III, IV and Gangapurna. The highest among them and the most popular is Annapurna I which is 8091m tall, recognized as the tenth highest mountain in the world

Kanchenjunga at an elevation of
8586m is the third-tallest mountain
in the world after Mt. Everest and
Mt. K2. Kanchenjunga is a word of Sikkimese
origin. Himalayan people
particularly of Darjeeling, Taplejung
and Sikkim highly revere the peak as
a sacred mountain.

Baruntse (7129m) lies in the Khumbu region surrounded by three big
glaciers: Hunku, Barun and Imja Glaciers. It is one of the most popular
expedition peaks for seasoned climbers. Bartunste falls within the territory of Makalu Barun National Park,
one of the least visited and explored national parks in Nepal.

Mt. Dhaulagiri at 8167m is the world’s seventh highest peak in the
world. Dhaulagiri is a cluster of peaks which prominently include
Dhaulagiri I, II, III, IV and V. Owing to its distinctive white mass of
snow the peak is also referred to as the ‘white mountain’.

Cho Oyu is the sixth highest mountain in the world with an altitude at
8,201 meters (26,906 ft) above sea level. The Tibetan meaning of ‘Cho
Oyu’ is the Goddess of Turquoise. The mountain is part of the Mahalangur
section of the Himalayas, which also consist of Mount Everest.

Makalu is 8485m tall, which makes it the fifth highest
mountain in the world. Located in the Mahalangur Himalayan ranges, the same
range to which Mt. Everest belong, Makalu has two sister summits, Makalu II
(7678m) and Chomo Lonzo (7804m).

Lhotse at an astounding 8516m is the fourth highest mountain
in the world. The mountain lies in Everest region of Nepal along Nepal-China
border and is part of the Mahalangur range of Himalayas. Lhotse in Tibetan
language means the ‘South Peak’ as it is the southern extension of Mt. Everest.
Lhotse has two subsidiary peaks, namely Lhotse Shar (8383m)and Lhotse Middle
(8414m).

Mt. Himlung (7126m)
is listed one of the difficult seven-thousanders for mountaineers. It is
located along Nepal-Tibet/China border in the Manaslu region. The area itself
is a culturally and naturally protected area and is considered remote by all
standards. Therefore special permits will be required by the climbers for
approaching the mountain for climbing.